![]() ![]() In the early 2000s, Headley returned to daytime television playing the recurring roles of Felicia Boudreau on Guiding Light (2001–2002) and Heather Engle in The Bold and the Beautiful (2004–2005). She appeared as a counselor on sitcom The Wayans Bros. Headley portrayed Barbara, a woman looking for a man, in the pilot episode of Love Boat: The Next Wave. The series was cancelled after only ten episodes, but Headley received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her performance. In 1997, Headley landed a leading role as Juanita Barnes in the short-lived FOX drama series, 413 Hope St. In 1996, she had a supporting role in the comedy-drama film The Preacher's Wife directed by Penny Marshall. She was a regular on All My Children from 1991 to 1994, and returned to the series in 19.Īfter leaving the soap, she guest-starred on New York Undercover, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Cosby. Headley received a second nomination the following year. At the 25th NAACP Image Awards, she received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series nomination, but lost to Victoria Rowell. In 1991, Headley joined the cast of ABC daytime soap opera, All My Children playing police officer Mimi Reed. Later that year, she co-starred in the Kojak television film series. In the series, she played Zina, the daughter of Gossett's character. in the short-lived ABC drama series, Gideon Oliver. The following year, Headley had a starring role alongside Louis Gossett Jr. One reviewer opined she and Murphy "shined" together, though another critic found Headley's performance "bland." The film was a box-office success grossing a worldwide total of $288,752,301. Being relatively unknown at the time, the film's director John Landis stated she was chosen in the role for that reason. Eddie Murphy appears as her love interest in the film. In 1988, she portrayed Lisa McDowell, an heiress to a fast food restaurant, in romantic comedy Coming to America. Headley later appeared on Miami Vice, Quantum Leap, and Matlock. Headley made her acting debut appearing in an episode of NBC sitcom The Cosby Show in 1985. Headley modeled for various magazines, including Glamour and Mademoiselle. She was a finalist in Eileen Ford's Face of the 80s campaign, and joined Ford afterwards. In 1984, Headley's modeling career began after her sister submitted a photo of Shari to the Ford Modeling Agency, without Headley's knowledge. In college, she was a premedical student, minoring in drama and performing in school plays. Headley's father worked as a dental technician, and had wanted his daughter to be a doctor. From 2014 to 2016, Headley starred as villainous Jennifer Sallison in the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots.īorn in Queens, New York City, Headley is the youngest of four children. (1997–1998), for which she received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nomination. As lead actress, she starred in the Fox short-lived drama series 413 Hope St. ![]() ![]() On television, Headley starred as Detective Mimi Reed in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children on a regular basis from 1991 to 1994. Headley also has appeared in films The Preacher's Wife (1996) and Johnson Family Vacation (2004). She is best known for her role as Lisa McDowell in the 1988 box-office hit romantic comedy film Coming to America and its sequel Coming 2 America (2021). Shari Headley (born July 15, 1964) is an American actress and former model. ![]()
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